What is up!

My name is Ava and I am serving Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Sunshine Coast Australia!

YWAM runs many different courses and ministries on the coast, one of them being the School of Biblical Studies. SBS is a 9 month course that takes students through every book of the Bible using the inductive study method. At the end of the 9 month lecture phase, students have the opportunity to practice teaching what they have learned on a 6 week outreach to surrounding nations. The goal of this course is to equip students with an understanding of scripture as a whole, being able to pass on the tools and knowledge they have acquired over the year.

I finished this course 2 years ago and feel called to give back to this ministry that grew me so much in my walk with Jesus! I’ve committed the next two years to serving the School of Biblical Studies. As a staff I will be doing one-on-one discipleship with students, preparing and giving teachings on different books of the Bible, grading and coaching students on their work, serving local outreach ministries, spending lots of time praying with our staff team, and a multitude of other things that serve our YWAM base.

I have a dream one day to partner with God in seeing trafficked individuals find freedom through the healing that Jesus offers. These next couple of years with YWAM will help to lay the groundwork, equipping me in a variety of ways for my future! I believe that during this time, God will expand my ability to teach his word, grow my gift of hospitality as I cultivate a sense of belonging and family for these students, and show me how to walk in step with the Holy Spirit as we navigate uncharted waters.

Stepping into this role is an honor and requires faith on my part to watch God provide! Staffing with YWAM is not a paid position, nor are any of my daily living costs (rent, groceries, transportation, etc.) covered.

With that, I need help! Will you consider partnering with me through financial support as I commit the next two years to serving the Lord full time?

And please, pray for me! Being far from home isn’t easy- as much as I need financial support, my heart also needs support to keep persevering :)

Super super tight hugs and truly a lot of gratitude,

Ava